Network Manager II

Quest Software -
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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

BCS
Succession planning
Data centre experience
Azure
Management
Computer Science
Data migration
OSPF
LAN
Disaster recovery
CCIE
Network infrastructure
Firewall
AWS
Bachelor's degree
BGP
WAN
Computer networking
Network architecture
MPLS
EIGRP
Network monitoring
Network engineering
High availability
Network security
Information Technology
VPN

Full job description

Overview

Network Manager II

Location: India, Remote
Department: Information Technology Infrastructure
Reports To: Director, Infrastructure & Operations

Position Overview

Quest Software is seeking an experienced Network Manager II to lead a geographically dispersed team of network engineers responsible for the design, delivery, security, and operational support of Quest's global network infrastructure. This role has ownership of enterprise networking services supporting corporate offices, global data centers, cloud environments, and business-critical connectivity.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technology leader with deep expertise in enterprise networking, network security, cloud connectivity, and data center infrastructure. They will be responsible for driving network strategy, ensuring operational excellence, developing team members, and delivering highly available and secure networking solutions that support Quest's worldwide operations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of network engineers located across multiple regions.
Establish team goals, performance objectives, and professional development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Manage staffing, resource allocation, workload prioritization, and succession planning.
Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career development discussions.

Network Operations & Engineering

Oversee day-to-day operations of Quest's global network infrastructure supporting data centers, cloud environments, and office locations worldwide.
Ensure network availability, performance, scalability, and security through proactive monitoring and operational excellence.
Lead infrastructure lifecycle management including hardware refreshes, software upgrades, and architecture modernization initiatives.
Manage incident response, root cause analysis, problem management, and service restoration activities.
Establish operational standards, documentation, and best practices.

Network Architecture & Connectivity

Direct the design and implementation of enterprise networking solutions utilizing Cisco routing and switching technologies.
Lead WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, internet, and hybrid connectivity initiatives supporting global locations.
Oversee enterprise office networking including LAN, wireless, and remote access solutions.
Develop and maintain highly available and resilient network architectures.

Security & Compliance

Manage perimeter and internal network security infrastructure including Fortinet firewalls and related security platforms.
Partner with Security Operations and Enterprise Security teams to implement network segmentation, zero-trust initiatives, and security controls.
Ensure compliance with corporate security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Lead vulnerability remediation efforts related to network infrastructure.

Cloud Networking

Support and guide cloud networking initiatives across Microsoft Azure and AWS environments.
Design and maintain hybrid networking solutions including:

Azure ExpressRoute
Azure Virtual WAN
AWS Direct Connect
Site-to-Site VPN Connectivity

Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to ensure secure and reliable cloud connectivity.

Data Center Infrastructure

Manage network infrastructure supporting Quest's global data centers and colocation facilities.
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery connectivity between data centers and cloud environments.
Lead data center migration, expansion, and modernization projects.
Support production workloads and mission-critical business applications through resilient network architecture.

Vendor & Financial Management

Manage relationships with network service providers, telecommunications carriers, and hardware vendors.
Participate in contract negotiations, renewals, and vendor performance reviews.
Develop and manage network infrastructure budgets and capital planning activities.
Identify operational efficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience

5+ years of people management experience leading network engineering and operations teams.
10+ years of progressive experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
Experience managing geographically dispersed technical teams.
Experience supporting global enterprise environments with multiple office and data center locations.

Technical Expertise

Networking

Advanced experience with:

Cisco Routing and Switching
Cisco Catalyst Platforms
Cisco Nexus Platforms
BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
VLANs, STP, QoS
Enterprise Office Networking

Security

Hands-on experience managing:

Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls
Network Security Architecture
VPN Technologies
Network Segmentation
Secure Remote Access Solutions

WAN & Connectivity

Strong experience with:

Wide Area Networks (WAN)
SD-WAN
Internet Service Providers
Global Connectivity Solutions

Cloud Networking

Experience designing and supporting:

Microsoft Azure Networking
AWS Networking
Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
ExpressRoute
Direct Connect
VPN Connectivity

Data Centers

Experience supporting:

Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure
High Availability Architectures
Disaster Recovery Connectivity
Data Center Migration Projects

Preferred Qualifications

CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent Cisco certification.
Fortinet NSE Certification.
Experience supporting global organizations with 24x7 operations.
Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms.
Experience leading infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

Maintain highly available and secure global network operations.
Deliver exceptional service levels and infrastructure reliability.
Develop and retain a high-performing global network engineering team.
Enable business growth through scalable network architecture.
Successfully execute network modernization, cloud connectivity, and security initiatives.
Drive operational excellence through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Company Overview

Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

Why Quest

At Quest, your work makes an impact. You’ll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer:

Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.

Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Quest is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Quest are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Quest encourages applicants of all ages.

Come join us.

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